Day: 31 May 2019

Surveillance footage obtained exclusively by Monaco Life shows the terrifying moment a crane collapsed at the Jardin Exotique construction site, narrowly missing motorists. The crane driver was rushed to hospital with head injuries while the site is being assessed for safety.

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The accident occurred at around 8.15am on Thursday 30^th May at the western entrance to the Principality. The exact details of the collapse are still being investigated, but surveillance footage shows the 45-metre high crane crashing down dramatically onto the road, narrowly missing a motorcyclist. The quick reaction of a taxi driver just seconds later also likely prevented further casualties.

The crane driver managed to get out of the cabin of the crane and was rushed to the Pasteur Hospital, suffering head injuries.

According to reports, the Public Works Department has brought in experts to determine the cause of the collapse. They will assess whether a second crane, which was set up in the same way, is also at risk of coming down.

A new study has revealed that more than 80% of Monaco’s employees do not live in the Principality.

According to the latest report by the Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE) and INSEE Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, 26,700 people travel into Monaco every day from the Alpes Maritimes department. In contrast, 600 Monegasques cross the border into France for work.

Nearly a quarter of the people working in Monaco fit the following profile: they are young executives, generally living in Nice, and have graduated from higher education. They are administrative executives, heads of banking institutions and computer scientists. There are also construction workers, accommodation and catering professionals, nurses and executive secretaries.

To get to their place of employment, 45% of cross-border workers prefer taking the car, while 26% use public transport, 22% use two-wheelers, and 21% choose to walk, most likely from Beausoleil or Menton.

Figures show that the number of people living in the PACA region but working in the Principality continues to grow, with a 77% increase in 25 years.

From this July, foodies from all over the region will be flocking to the Metropole Hotel’s Odyssey Restaurant to see Spanish chef Rodrigo de la Calle in action. The guest chef is from Madrid’s renowned El Invernadero Restaurant and will be bringing his “green revolution” to Monaco.

De la Calle, owner of four restaurants including Michelin-Starred El Invernadero, creates exquisite dishes using what he calls “green high cuisine”.  His philosophy is simple: highlight fruits and vegetables while using meat, shellfish and fish more as flavouring elements. He prefers products that are seasonal, and makes efforts to bring out the nuances of each element of every dish he serves.

Odyssey chef Christophe Cussac is welcoming the Spaniard to share his kitchen, and the results will no doubt be magic.